Ohio vs Indiana
Side-by-side construction cost comparison for 2026. Building a 2,000 sq ft home in Indiana saves approximately $8,000.
More affordable for new construction
Indiana
$169/sq ft vs $173/sq ft — saves $8,000 on a 2,000 sq ft build
| Metric | Ohio | Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 $/sq ft | $173 | $169 ✓ |
| 1,500 sq ft | $259,500 | $253,500 ✓ |
| 2,000 sq ft | $346,000 | $338,000 ✓ |
| 2,500 sq ft | $432,500 | $422,500 ✓ |
| Labor Index | 0.90 | 0.88 ✓ |
| Material Index | 0.94 | 0.92 ✓ |
| Avg Permit Cost | $2,100 | $2,000 ✓ |
| Median Home Price | $242,000 | $242,000 |
| Home Price YoY | +5.5% | +4.1% |
| Climate | Humid continental | Humid continental |
Ohio Notes
- ›Moderate cost market
- ›Glacial soils may have bearing issues
- ›Cold winters, frost line to 36"
- ›Strong skilled trades workforce
Indiana Notes
- ›Affordable labor market
- ›Cold winters need deep foundations
- ›Tornado risk in some areas
Cost by Home Size
| Size | Ohio | Indiana | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 sq ft | $86,500 | $84,500 | Indiana saves $2,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $173,000 | $169,000 | Indiana saves $4,000 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $259,500 | $253,500 | Indiana saves $6,000 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $346,000 | $338,000 | Indiana saves $8,000 |
| 2,500 sq ft | $432,500 | $422,500 | Indiana saves $10,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft | $519,000 | $507,000 | Indiana saves $12,000 |
| 4,000 sq ft | $692,000 | $676,000 | Indiana saves $16,000 |
| 5,000 sq ft | $865,000 | $845,000 | Indiana saves $20,000 |